A great teacher will always be the heart of an excellent education.
ClassicalHebrew.com brings Israeli teachers who live in Israel directly into your home.
All of our teachers are certified educators and are experts in teaching Hebrew as a second language.
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Ohad Cohen is a highly-skilled educator and linguist with nearly ten years of teaching experience. Before joining the ClassicalHebrew.com team, Ohad was employed as an instructor of Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Aramaic at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Having already attained a BA and MA magna cum laude with majors in Hebrew Language and the Bible from the Hebrew University, he is currently furthering his passion for Biblical Hebrew with a PhD.
Ohad has published an essay that focuses on Hebrew Grammar during the Second Temple Period in Hebrew Studies (2006), a compilation of academic essays about the Hebrew language. He has also delved into the world of Hebrew publishing as an indexer on a number of books.
Ohad is the winner of 5 awards for teaching excellence at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as well as a research scholarship. Ohad’s passion for the Hebrew language is a driving force behind the ClassicalHebrew.com commitment to quality programs.
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Sarah recently completed an MA at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, focusing on the Hebrew Bible. In addition to her professional experience in education, Sarah has traveled the world to further her studies and to work as a volunteer in SE Asia and Central America. She has received a number of academic honors and brings a fresh, enthusiastic approach to the ClassicalHebrew.com program.
Sarah is a member of the ClassicalHebrew.com development team and she has taken part in designing the educational materials produced for online learning.
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Ouzi is a highly skilled linguist, who speaks and/or reads in 9 languages. He is the recipient of numerous scholarships in both Israel and the USA and has extensive international teaching experience. Ouzi's academic background includes an MA and PhD in Religious Studies and East Asian Studies. Thanks to his rich academic and professional background, Ouzi brings an in-depth understanding of Biblical Hebrew to the program.
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With an extensive background in languages and education, Tania comes to the ClassicalHebrew.com program with an in-depth understanding of the biblical texts and a deep love of ancient Hebrew. Tania is the recipient of numerous grants and fellowships and has mastered more than a dozen languages. She has studied and worked in Europe and Israel and has published six essays in academic journals and books.
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With extensive experience and an educational background in Ancient Languages and Computer Science, Jonah is uniquely equipped for the ClassicalHebrew.com teaching environment. He brings to his students a passion for the Bible, together with an interest in the latest technologies and teaching methods. Jonah’s professional experience and studies have brought him from Texas, USA to Jerusalem in Israel.
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With many years of teaching experience at Haifa University and schools in both Israel and Europe, and with three years as an online teacher at Hebrewonline.com, Sigal brings expertise and passion to the ClassicalHebrew.com program. Sigal has completed an MA and is studying for her PhD in Comparative Hebrew Literature. She is the author/editor of four published works in Hebrew.
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Sophia is currently working towards her Master’s degree, majoring in Old Testament Studies and Biblical Hebrew. She brings an eclectic background to the ClassicalHebrew.com program, combining extensive teaching experience in dance and Biblical studies, as well as social work and volunteer work abroad. Sophia's knowledge and love for Biblical Hebrew and her gifts as a teacher are an important contribution to the program.
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David Emanuel gave up a successful career in computing and telecommunications to pursue a new career in Hebrew Bible at the Hebrew University. Whilst at the university, he spent two valuable years at the Orion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls. In that time, he managed their website, conducted research for their online bibliography, and provided technical support for their local computer network. Additionally, he worked for three years as a Research Assistant, where his primary duties were to edit articles for the Encyclopaedia Aethiopica, an encyclopedia devoted to providing relatively detailed information on all aspects of Ethiopian society: history, languages, religions, food, wildlife, politics etc. Currently, he is about to complete a Ph.D at the Hebrew University’s Bible department; the dissertation focuses on Biblical Hebrew poetry, and the psalmist’s use of the Exodus motif.
In his copious free time David also sits on the Board of a non-profit organization that provides various types of assistance to the Falasa community here in Israel.
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After two years of MA Studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Biblical Studies Luke is now working on his PhD at Wycliffe College in the University of Toronto. Luke is the recipient of several academic awards and his experience in early Israelite religion and ancient languages complement his enthusiasm and passion for teaching. With his extensive background in Biblical Studies Luke is a great addition to the Classicalhebrew.com teaching team and looks to instill his passion for Biblical Hebrew into his students.
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Nechama Parker chose to study linguistics as a result of her life-long fascination with the phenomenon of language. During her studies she had the opportunity to learn many different languages, and chose to focus on Semitic languages. Nechama is about to complete her MA studies in Hebrew language. She feels lucky to have been able to share her passion for language with students while teaching various levels of Modern Hebrew at the School for Overseas Students at the Hebrew University. Nechama was also a teaching assistant for various courses in Hebrew and Aramaic at the Hebrew Language department, and has been teaching courses in academic reading comprehension and writing skills in the Pre-academic School of the Hebrew University.
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Bronwen Alexandra Manning has years of experience in teaching biblical Hebrew and other ancient languages, such as Akkadian, Phoenician and Koine Greek. Bronwen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Archeology and Jewish Civilization in the University of Cape Town, South Africa and her Masters degree in the Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies in the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Besides teaching languages, her professional experience includes prehistoric excavations and research assistance. In her spare time she is an active member of the Women's Rugby Team "Jerusalem Lions".
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Tracy completed her MA at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Biblical Studies in the spring of 2006. Following graduation, she entered the corporate world and is currently working for Eli Lilly & Co., putting her Hebrew skills to good use! Tracy is passionate about language and dedicated to fostering an environment where learning is engaging and relevant, as well as comfortable and inviting. Tracy’s vision is to facilitate a balanced approach to learning where student participation and peer-to-peer learning supplement course material. She looks forward to teaching and sharing her passion with others.
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Mark is currently completing his M.A. degree at the Hebrew University in the Bible and Its World program. His primary academic emphasis is in Hebrew Bible, with particular interest in its literary art and contextual interpretation. In the near future, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. degree in Near Eastern studies and hopes to become a full-time professor of Hebrew Bible someday. Mark is interested in archaeology, and while living in Israel, he has been able to travel to a number of archaeological sites. He also enjoys a good cup of tea or coffee, jogging, cooking, and spending time with his wife. Mark hopes that his ClassicalHebrew.com students will truly enjoy reading the Hebrew Bible and find that a growing knowledge of the language both brings to light many details within the text and is also fun.
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In 2007, Stefan completed a MA in the Bible and Its World at the Hebrew University. He focused on Hebrew and the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. Next to Biblical Hebrew, he studied Biblical and Targumic Aramaic and Koine and Classical Greek. He has honed his teaching skills by giving many presentations on a variety of topics, ranging from resolving the Y2K problem in a telecom business to archeological discoveries in light of Egyptian-Canaanite relations. Stefan worked and studied in Europe, the U.S., Israel and the Caribbean. He plans to start a PhD in comparative religion commencing in the fall of 2008. He is committed to expound his love for Biblical Hebrew to his students.
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Christie finished her Masters degree in archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern languages at Andrews University in Michigan, USA and has started her a PhD in the same university. She has been a teaching for over 10 years - English (as a second language), History, Archaeology, Anthropology and Biblical Hebrew.
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Dan is currently working on archaeological research projects focused on the Philistines and Sea Peoples and how their religion related to native Canaanite religion. As an undergrad, he studied in the US and the UK and has lived in the Netherlands, and brings a balanced approach to research from the US/Israeli and European methods. While he has focused his work on the Ancient Near East and its languages, he has read and trained widely in the natural and computer sciences and enjoys tinkering, probably more than he should.
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Curt completed an MA in Biblical Studies in 2000 -- and kept right on studying. He has taught Bible classes in Kenya and Germany. He also has a background in computer technology, having worked for over 8 years as a software engineer at Intel. Curt recently finished 2 years in Jerusalem, studying mostly Hebrew and archaeology. All told, he has taken courses at 14 different colleges and universities, concentrated mostly in Oregon and Jerusalem. He also enjoys the occasional foray into community theater, most recently as King Duncan in a Jerusalem production of "Macbeth."
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